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Out-of-the-Ordinary Toy Stores in North County

It’s not always easy to find the perfect thing to give during the holidays, but if you’re looking for unique kids’ gifts, there’s several toy stores in North County that fit the bill and offer a good selection of well made, quality toys.

While kids’ wish lists may be full of iPhones and XBoxes, it’s nice to return to the basics sometimes and throw in a good, old-fashioned toy.

Find them at the below:

Magical Child —

Located in Encinitas on the S. Coast Highway 101, Magical Child ells eco-friendly wooden toys, Waldorf toys, and children’s books. With its charming collection of quality play items and clothing too, the store is a nice place for uncommon gifts for kids. There’s also a play town in the center of the store to entertain (distract?) kids while you shop.

Geppetto’s —

These family owned and operated stores have been a local fixture for three decades. Each location (there are four North County locations) features a hefty selection of classic toys, educational games, and niche pieces for any budding artists, archaeologists, or scientists in your life that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Truly, something for every child has a shelf at Geppetto’s. Complimentary gift wrapping is standard, too.

Thinker Things–

Like Geppetto’s, Thinker Things is a family-owned store with an over-thirty year history. Described as offering one of the largest selections of quality toys in the county, Thinker Things sells toys for all ages and inclinations. The store stocks puzzles, dolls, board games, outdoor games, and educational toys—and that’s just the beginning.

Totally Thomas Toy Depot–

Know someone who’s all over Thomas like a train on a track? Totally Thomas – newly located in the Westfield’s North County Mall – is like a dream come true. Boasting the biggest selection of Thomas the Tank Engine toys, trains, and accessories, your Thomas lover will get exactly what he or she wants (or didn’t know even existed). Everything Thomas includes wooden and motorized railways, die-cast trains, clothes, books, videos, puzzles, decor, and even bedding. Totally Thomas also carries other toys, too like art and craft supplies, dolls, and board games.

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